Legal Research at Amherst College
If you plan to study Legal Research, take a look at what Amherst College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Amherst College is in Amherst, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 32 legal research graduations were recorded at Amherst College.
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Studying Online at Amherst College
Amherst College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Legal Research graduates at Amherst College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Legal Research graduates at Amherst College are 47% women (15) and 53% men (17).
Legal Research Bachelor’s Program at Amherst College
Among the 32 bachelor’s legal research degrees awarded at Amherst College, 47% were women (15) and 53% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Research bachelor’s degree recipients at Amherst College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Legal Research bachelor’s degree recipients at Amherst College, higher than the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Legal Research Concentrations at Amherst College
This Legal Research program at Amherst College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| American Law | 32 |
Best-Paid Careers for Legal Research Graduates
Graduates of the Legal Research program at Amherst College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Legal Research majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,726 |
| Lawyers | $73,181 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.